When I originally set out to write a post on biodegradable soap, I didn't intend on palm oil being the subject. Honestly, I just love a good, effective natural skincare product all wrapped in some pretty, sustainable packaging. That's it. It's a light, afternoon kind of blog read, and palm oil is, well, not. Unfortunately, just like when I first started boycotting pantry ingredients and other foods containing palm oil, the more soap brands I came across, the more palm oil I found. This time ... Read More
Wellness + Self Care
Our Everist Review is Here!
Today is the day! Six months after first trying everist, we're finally ready to share our review! It's hair care (kind of a big deal) so we really wanted to ensure this was a good representation of our experiences with the brand. If you missed it on Instagram, everist sent both Jenn and I their Shower Essentials Bundle, which features their waterless shampoo concentrate, conditioner, body wash, and zero-waste konjac sponge to try before adding them to our directory. I've been following them ... Read More
5 Indigenous-Owned Skincare Brands Your Skin Will Love
Feeding your skin with delicious serums and essences is a current trend in the beauty industry. But it’s not just the ingredients that should make the product succulent. It is also about the enrichment of wisdom being intertwined. We, as humans, have skin that is similar to the epidermal cells and cuticles of a plant leaf. Not to mention, we share common DNA with many living organisms. It’s one subtle indication of how we should look to Mother Earth-approved companies and business owners, ... Read More
6 Safety Razors Doing Better For The Planet & Your Skin
As a product of the ’90s, my teenage years involved specifically seeking out the smallest, lightest, and least-bladed razors to help me achieve ‘peak femininity’ (and I have the scars to prove it). So when I laid eyes on my first safety razor, the environmentalist in me rejoiced, but the ’90s kid in me was taken aback. It was large, bulky, and heavy, but most importantly, it required *gulp* effort. But after some, okay a lot, of research into safety razors vs. cartridge razors, I quickly ... Read More
6 Black-Owned Wellness Businesses to Support this February and Beyond
It’s that time of year again! February is Black History Month, and that means we get to discover—and promote—Black-owned brands and companies we may not have heard of before. So in case you’ve been meaning to look up some new sustainable alternatives and ways to support small Black-owned businesses, here’s 6 bookmark for your next trip to the wellness aisle! Brown Girl Jane Black female owned and operated, BGJ focuses on resolving inequity in the wellness space for WOC. The company sells ... Read More
6 Powerhouse Mushrooms to Add to Your Diet
I don’t know why, but talking about mushrooms always makes me giggle. Maybe it’s because when you mention mushrooms people seem to imagine hippies, and tie-dye, and lots of fringe. They think that you’re going to tell them a story about transcending the universe or limping through a bad trip. But with the rise in holistic health and natural supplements, mushrooms have taken on a whole new purpose and image in the public eye. Curiosity and experimentation have driven a new interest in the ... Read More
